GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, California (818) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NO.

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1 ADOPTED GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, California (818) BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NO. 6 The regular meeting of the Glendale Community College District Board of Trustees was called to order by Ms. Ransford at 5:01 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the Community Room of the Mariposa Building at the Garfield Campus. Ms. Ransford noted that Board President Hacopian unfortunately was delayed upon her return from a trip to Armenia. Trustees Present: Ms. Yvette V. Davis Ms. Ann H. Ransford Dr. Vahé Peroomian Mr. Anthony P. Tartaglia Ms. Colleen Gabrimassihi ST Absent: Dr. Armine Hacopian Administrators Present: Dr. David Viar Dr. Anthony Culpepper Dr. Paul Schlossman proxy for Dr. Rick Perez Dr. Michael Ritterbrown Representatives Present: Academic Senate: Ms. Piper Rooney CSEA: Ms. Saodat Aziskhanova Guild: Mr. Roger Bowerman A CD of this meeting will be on file in the Superintendent/President s Office and on the college s website at A DVD copy of the videotaping of this meeting is on file in the Superintendent/President s Office. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by ASGCC Senator of Activities and Scholars Program President, Shant Krikor Anmahouni Eulmessekian. He is passionate about global justice, beginning with the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing CSEA Initial Proposal Reopener Contract Negotiations for California School Employees Association (CSEA) and its Glendale Chapter 76 hereby submit the initial proposal for changes, modifications and improvements for contract negotiations for Ms. Ransford opened Public Hearing No. 1 at 5:03 p.m. as required by the California Code of Regulations, Section and called for public comments. No comments presented Ms. Ransford closed Public Hearing No. 1 at 5:04 p.m. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - BOARD AGENDA ITEMS ONLY RESOLUTIONS No comments presented 1. Resolution No : In Support of Codifying DACA into Federal Law It was moved (Ms. Davis) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to adopt Resolution No urging the Congress of the United States to codify protections contained within the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program that will permit thousands of California Dreamers to achieve their highest potential.

2 Regular Board Meeting October 17, INFORMATIONAL REPORTS - NO ACTION 1. Enrollment Update 2. Measure G and GC Funds Balances and Schedule Update 3. Guided Pathways Update 4. Plans for Verdugo Gym Expansion Mr. Shoji Takeshima, Architect at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, presented the replacement gymnasium site plans, projected phases and design concept. Project plans are anticipated to go to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in January 2018, obtain approval by Summer 2018, go out for bids in September/October 2019, begin construction by December 2019 and aim for completion in The cost estimate is $42 million. Dr. Culpepper thanked Mr. Takeshima for his presentation and acknowledged GCC Director of Facilities, Nelson Oliveira, and Cumming Construction Manager, Karl Aldridge for their collaboration with Little Architect. 5. Student Equity Program Update Dr. Ramona Barrio-Sotillo and Ms. Yvette Hassakoursian outlined the history, grant conditions, goals, outcomes, successes and challenges of the Student Equity Program. Board members thanked the team for the presentation and suggested future updates provide data comparing the success of students involved in these programs to the results of similar students not participating in the programs. Informational Report Nos. 1 through 5 were duly noted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS ACTION 1. Board Policy 1200: District Mission, Vision and Values Statements It was moved (Mr. Tartaglia) and seconded (Ms. Davis) to approve Board Policy FIRST READING REPORTS NO ACTION Integrated Basic Skills, Student Equity, and SSSP Plan First Reading Report No. 1 was duly noted. CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Board Meeting of September 12, a Approval of Minutes Special Board Meeting of September 22, Warrants District Funds September 1, 2017 through September 30, Contract Listing and Purchase Order Listing September 1, 2017 through September 30, Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers General Fund Unrestricted (01) September 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017

3 Regular Board Meeting October 17, CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION continued 5. Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers General Fund Restricted (03) September 1, 2017 through September 30, Budget Revisions and Appropriation Transfers GO Bond Series B & C Fund (71) September 1, 2017 through September 30, Declaration of Surplus Equipment and Approval of Disposal 8. Hourly Pay for Adjunct Instructors Participating in Student Equity Projects 9. Revised Courses and Programs Course Revisions ART 144, ART 150, ART 151, ART 166, ART 179, ART 180, ART 186, ART 187, ART 188, ART 189, ART 190, ART 191, ART 192, ART 193, ART 194, ART 195 CS/IS 112, CS/IS 133, CS/IS 135, CS/IS 139, CS/IS 262, CS/IS 264, CS/IS 280 ENGL 128 ENGR 111, ENGR 112 MUSIC 161, MUSIC 162 RE164 SOC 140 Program Revisions Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer Web Development Associate in Science Degree Web Development Certificate 10. Proposed New Program New Program Italian Language Certificate 11. Personnel Report No. 4 - Academic Personnel Report 12. Personnel Report No. 4 - Classified Personnel Report 13. Personnel Report No. 4 - Student Worker Report 14. Personnel Report No. 4 - Student Equity and Other Specially-Funded Projects It was moved (Mr. Tartaglia) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to approve Consent Calendar item Nos. 1 through 14. NEW BUSINESS REPORTS - ACTION 1. Appointment of Members to the Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Mr. Tartaglia) to approve the appointments of Zanku Armenian and Annie G. Reed to the Glendale Community College District Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee for terms ending June 30, Dr. Viar noted that expanded efforts will be taken to solicit applications from the south Glendale zip code areas of 91203, 91204, and for future appointments to the committee.

4 Regular Board Meeting October 17, NEW BUSINESS REPORTS ACTION - continued 2. Tentative Agreement and Amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the District and the Guild It was moved (Mr. Tartaglia) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to approve the Memoranda of Understanding and amendments to the Agreement, pending ratification by the Guild membership. 3. Academic Calendar for It was moved (Ms. Davis) and seconded (Dr. Peroomian) to approve the Academic Calendar for , pending ratification by the Guild membership. 4. Academic Calendar for It was moved (Dr. Peroomian) and seconded (Ms. Davis) to approve the Academic Calendar for as amended, pending ratification by the Guild membership. COLLEGE LEADERS REPORTS ACADEMIC SENATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Ms. Piper Rooney Thanked Ani Keshishian and the 90 th Anniversary committee for organizing the staff celebration and thanked the Board members who attended GUILD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Mr. Roger Bowerman Commended the 90 th Anniversary committee and Ani Keshishian; felt the event was a timely morale-booster Thanked the Guild Negotiation Team and District for collaborating and determining the tentative agreements and amendments Attended: o Distinguished Faculty Award Lecture presented by Paul Vera CSEA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Ms. Saodat Aziskhanova Will begin CSEA Negotiation process on Wednesday, October 18 Congratulated Otilla Cordova on her retirement after more than 24 years of service to the college

5 Regular Board Meeting October 17, VICE PRESIDENTS Dr. Paul Schlossman, Dean of Student Affairs - Proxy for Rick Perez, Vice President Commended those involved in the Dual Enrollment Program (offered to Burbank and Glendale Unified School District high school students) where enrollment rose from 41 during the 2015 pilot year to 501 dual enrollment students during Fall The Center for Academic Success in Athletics (CASA) has been a useful venue for student athletes; during the first four weeks of school the center had 888 student athlete visits. Dr. Schlossman thanked the ASGCC, GCC Foundation, SSSP and Lester Towns for their contributions toward the success of the center. Dr. Michael Ritterbrown, Vice President, Instructional Services Dr. Anthony Culpepper, Executive Vice President, Administrative Services No written report provided Invited Board of Trustees to tour the Sierra Vista Building on Monday, November 6 th at 4:30 p.m. with the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee members SUPERINTENDENT/PRESIDENT Dr. David Viar Welcomed new hires: o Emma Sanchez, Program Manager 1- Career Pathways/Workforce Development o Federico Saucedo, Interim Associate Dean of Career Education and Workforce Development o Jamie Sanchez, Counselor o Ruth Vasquez, Counselor ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ms. Colleen Gabrimassihi, ASGCC President and Student Trustee No written report provided Thanked the ASGCC legislators/senators for their efforts in developing engaging activities and events for the student body Thanked the District for its support of 10 students who attended the California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA) 2017 Student Leadership, Development, Advocacy, and Training Conference BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ms. Yvette Davis, Member Attended: o ANCA sponsored screening of the Architects of Denial; invited all to attend upcoming screening on October 26 th at the Americana o Glendale Community College Football game Mr. Tony Tartaglia, Member Thanked Dr. Viar and Garfield staff for the site tour Dr. Vahé Peroomian, Clerk No written report provided Thanked Lisa Brooks and the Foundation for organizing the 90 th Anniversary Gala

6 Regular Board Meeting October 17, BOARD OF TRUSTEES - continued Ms. Ann Ransford, Vice President Shared highlights from California Community Colleges Trustees (CCCT) and Board of Governors meetings Shared her appreciation for the Board passing Resolution # supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program Attended: o Liberty Bell Award Dinner o Quarterback Club Luncheon BOARD OF TRUSTEES REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION No requests for information presented COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ANY SUBJECT Aida Babayan from the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale Chapter invited the Board, faculty, staff, students, and community members to participate in an upcoming Blood Drive to be held at the Glendale Youth Center on October 22, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION At 6:24 p.m., Ms. Ransford announced that the Board would move into Closed Session to consider Closed Session item No CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section Mallcraft Inc. vs. Glendale Community College District, Case RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION The Board of Trustees reconvened in open session at 7:10 p.m. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION - ACTION - None ADJOURNMENT Ms. Ransford adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Ms. Ann Ransford, Vice President Dr. Vahé Peroomian, Clerk Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, October 17, 2017 Minutes recorded by Debra Kallas, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees.